My Band
D12 (Eminem) Lyrics


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I don't know dude
I think everyone's all jealous and shit 'cause I'm like the lead singer of a band dude
And I think everyone's got a fuckin' problem with me dude
And they need to take it up with me after the show
Because

These chicks don't even know the name of my band
But they're all on me like they wanna hold hands
'Cause once I blow they know that I'll be the man
All because I'm the lead singer of my band

So I get off stage right and drop the mic
Walk up to the hot chicks and I'm all like
"Sup ladies, my name's Slim Shady.
I'm the lead singer in D12 baby"
They're all like "Oh my God it's him"
"Becky oh my fuckin' God it's Eminem"
"I swear to fuckin' God dude you fuckin' rock"
"Please Marshall please let me suck your cock"
And by now the rest of the fellas get jealous
Especially when I drop the beat and do my acapellas
All the chicks start yellin', all the hot babes
Throw their bras and their shirt and their panties on stage
So like every single night they pick a fight with me
But when we fight it's kinda like sibling rivalry
Cuz they're back on stage the next night with me
Dude I just think you're tryna steal the light from me
Yesterday Kuniva tried to pull a knife on me
Cause I told him Jessica Alba's my wife to be
This rock star shit, it's the life for me
And all the other guys just despise me because

These chicks don't even know the name of my band
But they're all on me like they wanna hold hands
'Cause once I blow they know that I'll be the man
All because I'm the lead singer of my band
My band
My band
My band
My band
My band
My band
Roxanne
My band
My band

You just wanna see a nigga backwards don't you
Hey dad how come we don't rap on Protools
Smash these vocals and do a performance
But we in the van and he in a tour bus
You don't want my autograph, yous a liar
And no I'm Swift (oh I thought you was Kuniva)
What the hell is wrong with that dressing room
'Cause my shit is lookin' smaller than a decimal
See I know how to rap, see it's simple but
All I did was read a Russell Simmons book
So I'm more intect, tryna get on the map
Doin' jumpin jacks whilin' get whipped on my back

Look at Em little punk ass thinkin' he the shit
Yeah I know man find himself takin on a flick
Hey I thought we had an interview with DJ Clue
No I had an interview not you two
You gonna be late for soundcheck
Man I ain't goin' to soundcheck
But our mics are screwed up and his always sound best
You know what man I'ma say somethin
Hey yo Em
You got somethin' to say?!
Man no
I thought you bout to tell him off, what's up
Man I'ma tell him when I feel like it, man shut up
And you ain't even back me up when we s'posed to be crew
When I was bout to talk right after you
I swear, I swear man

These chicks don't even know the name of my band
But they're all on me like they wanna hold hands
'Cause once I blow they know that I'll be the man
All because I'm the lead singer of my band

They say the lead singers rock, but the group does not
Once we sold out arenas to the amusement park
I'm gonna let the world know that proof is hot
I should cut his mic off when the musics starts
Ready to snap on a dumbass fan
Every time I hear (Hey dude I love your band)
We ain't a band bitch we don't play instruments
So why he get 90 and we only get ten percent
And these guys they can find every area code

Bitch carry your own
Can't make it to the stage, security in my way
(Who the fuck are you? Where's Obie and Dre?!)

Goddammit I'm sick of this group
Time for me to go solo and make some loot
I told you I made the beats and wrote all the raps
Till Kon Artist slipped me some crack
Lose Yourself video I was in the back
Superman video I was in the back
Fuck the media, I got some suggestions
Fuck Marshall, ask us the questions
Like who's D12, how we get started
(What about Eminem?)
Bitch are you retarded?
Anyway I'm the popularest guy in the group
Big ass stomach, bitches think I'm cute (hey sexy)
50 told me to do situps to get buff
I did two and a half and then I couldn't get up
Fuck D12, I'm outta this band
I'm gonna start a group with the real Roxanne

Girl why cant you see your the only one for me
And it just tears my ass apart to know that you don't know my name

These chicks don't even know the name of my band(ha ha)
But they're all on me like they wanna hold hands(Fuck Marshall)
Cuz once I blow I know that I'll be the man
All because I'm the lead singer of my band
My band
My band
My band
My band
My band
My band
My band
My band
My band

The hottest boy band in the world
D12!
I'm the lead singer of my band, I get all the girl's to take off their
Underpants
And the lead singer of my band, my salsa
Makes all the pretty girl's wan to dance
My salsa, look out for my next single, it's called My Salsa
My salsa, salsa, salsa, salsa, my salsa
Makes all the pretty girls wan to dance
And take off their underpants
My salsa makes all the pretty girls wan to dance




And take off their underpants, my salsa
(Where'd everybody go?)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to D12/Eminem's song My band revolve around the lead singer's personal insecurities and his desire to be recognized and adored by women. He believes that he is the reason behind the band's success and that he is a rock star who deserves all the attention he receives. The song begins with the lead singer expressing his frustration with his bandmates who he believes are jealous of him. He feels that he is the man and that these "chicks" who are all over him will make him the most popular person in the world.


The lyrics then move to a conversation between the lead singer and some hot girls. He introduces himself as Slim Shady, the lead singer of D12, and the girls go crazy. They want to be with him and even offer to 'suck his cock.' As the other bandmates get jealous, the girls keep throwing their bras and panties on stage, and the lead singer is swamped with attention. The song ends with the lead singer announcing that he will leave the band and go solo because he thinks that he is the only star, and the media should focus on him rather than Marshall. Overall, the lyrics to My band show us the life of a rockstar, with all the perks and struggles that come with it.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't know dude
I am unsure and confused about the situation


I think everyone's all jealous and shit 'cause I'm like the lead singer of a band dude
I believe that people are envious and have negative feelings towards me because I am the frontman of a band


And I think everyone's got a fuckin' problem with me dude
I perceive that everyone has some sort of issue or conflict with me


And they need to take it up with me after the show
If anyone has a problem, they should address and confront me about it once the performance is over


These chicks don't even know the name of my band
These women are not familiar with the title of my music group


But they're all on me like they wanna hold hands
Nevertheless, they are all showing excessive interest in me as if they want to make physical contact


'Cause once I blow they know that I'll be the man
Because once I achieve success and gain recognition, they understand that I will become prominent and respected


All because I'm the lead singer of my band
This is primarily due to my role as the main vocalist in my musical ensemble


So I get off stage right and drop the mic
After my performance ends, I leave the stage immediately and let go of the microphone


Walk up to the hot chicks and I'm all like
I approach attractive women confidently and say something along the lines of


"Sup ladies, my name's Slim Shady.
"Hello ladies, my name is Slim Shady


I'm the lead singer in D12 baby"
I am the primary vocalist in the music group called D12, babe"


They're all like "Oh my God it's him"
They all react with excitement and astonishment, exclaiming "Oh my God, it's him!"


"Becky oh my fuckin' God it's Eminem"
"Becky, oh my fucking God, it's Eminem!"


"I swear to fuckin' God dude you fuckin' rock"
"I promise, by God, dude, you are amazing and incredible"


"Please Marshall please let me suck your cock"
"Please Marshall, please allow me to perform oral sex on you"


And by now the rest of the fellas get jealous
At this point, the other guys in the band become envious


Especially when I drop the beat and do my acapellas
This is particularly noticeable when I skillfully transition to acapella and showcase my rhythm and rhyming abilities


All the chicks start yellin', all the hot babes
All the women in the audience begin shouting and expressing their enthusiasm, especially the attractive ones


Throw their bras and their shirt and their panties on stage
They throw their bras, shirts, and panties onto the stage as a sign of admiration and attraction


So like every single night they pick a fight with me
Therefore, every single night, they intentionally provoke disagreements or conflicts with me


But when we fight it's kinda like sibling rivalry
Although we argue, it resembles the conflicts between siblings


Cuz they're back on stage the next night with me
Because they join me on stage the following night, indicating that the conflicts are not long-lasting


Dude I just think you're tryna steal the light from me
Mate, I simply believe that you are attempting to divert attention and steal the spotlight away from me


Yesterday Kuniva tried to pull a knife on me
Just yesterday, Kuniva attempted to threaten me with a knife


Cause I told him Jessica Alba's my wife to be
This happened because I jokingly claimed that Jessica Alba is my future wife


This rock star shit, it's the life for me
I absolutely enjoy and embrace the lifestyle of being a rock star


And all the other guys just despise me because
Consequently, all the other guys in the band strongly dislike me due to these circumstances


You just wanna see a nigga backwards don't you
You simply desire to witness a person's downfall, don't you


Hey dad how come we don't rap on Protools
Hey dad, why don't we record our raps using Protools software?


Smash these vocals and do a performance
Let's deliver our vocal performances powerfully and put on a great show


But we in the van and he in a tour bus
However, we are traveling in a van while he travels in a luxurious tour bus


You don't want my autograph, yous a liar
You claim that you don't want my autograph, but you are lying


And no I'm Swift (oh I thought you was Kuniva)
No, my name is Swift (oh, I mistakenly thought you were Kuniva)


What the hell is wrong with that dressing room
What is the issue or problem with that dressing room?


'Cause my shit is lookin' smaller than a decimal
Because my room appears to be smaller than a decimal fraction


See I know how to rap, see it's simple but
You see, I possess the knowledge and skills to rap. It may seem uncomplicated, but


All I did was read a Russell Simmons book
All I did was read a book written by Russell Simmons


So I'm more intect, tryna get on the map
Consequently, I am more intellectually inclined and attempting to gain recognition and popularity


Doin' jumpin jacks whilin' get whipped on my back
Engaging in physical exercise such as jumpin jacks while enduring criticism or punishment


Look at Em little punk ass thinkin' he the shit
Look at Eminem, a young and arrogant person who believes he is superior


Yeah I know man find himself takin on a flick
Yeah, I understand, he is posing for a photograph


Hey I thought we had an interview with DJ Clue
Hey, I believed we had a scheduled interview with DJ Clue


No I had an interview not you two
No, I was the one who had the interview, not both of you


You gonna be late for soundcheck
You are going to be late for the rehearsal of the sound and audio setup


Man I ain't goin' to soundcheck
I am not going to the soundcheck


But our mics are screwed up and his always sound best
However, our microphones are malfunctioning, and his microphone consistently produces the best sound


You know what man I'ma say somethin
You know what, man, I am going to speak my mind and say something


Hey yo Em
Hey, Eminem


You got somethin' to say?!
Do you have something to say?!


Man no
No, not really


I thought you bout to tell him off, what's up
I thought you were about to confront him and express your dissatisfaction, what happened?


Man I'ma tell him when I feel like it, man shut up
I will confront him when I am ready and in the mood, just shut up


And you ain't even back me up when we s'posed to be crew
And you didn't even support or defend me when we are supposed to be a team


When I was bout to talk right after you
When I was about to speak immediately after you


I swear, I swear man
I promise, I promise, man


They say the lead singers rock, but the group does not
There is a common saying that the lead vocalists are impressive, but the rest of the group is not


Once we sold out arenas to the amusement park
There was a time when we had a large number of sold-out concerts in arenas, but now we perform at small amusement parks


I'm gonna let the world know that proof is hot
I am determined to inform the world that Proof is incredibly talented and appealing


I should cut his mic off when the musics starts
I should deactivate his microphone when the music begins playing


Ready to snap on a dumbass fan
Prepared to lose patience and become angry towards an idiotic fan


Every time I hear (Hey dude I love your band)
Each time I hear someone say, "Hey dude, I love your band",


We ain't a band bitch we don't play instruments
We are not a traditional band, so stop referring to us as one. We do not play musical instruments


So why he get 90 and we only get ten percent
Why does he receive 90 percent of the profits while we only receive ten percent?


And these guys they can find every area code
Moreover, these guys have connections and knowledge in every area code


Bitch carry your own
Hey, woman, take care of your own responsibilities


Can't make it to the stage, security in my way
I am unable to reach the stage because security personnel are blocking my path


(Who the fuck are you? Where's Obie and Dre?!)
Who the fuck are you? Where are Obie Trice and Dr. Dre?!


Goddammit I'm sick of this group
Damn it, I am tired and fed up with this music group


Time for me to go solo and make some loot
It's time for me to pursue a solo career and earn a significant amount of money


I told you I made the beats and wrote all the raps
I previously informed you that I produced the musical beats and wrote all the lyrics


Till Kon Artist slipped me some crack
Until Kon Artis secretly gave me crack cocaine


Lose Yourself video I was in the back
I was positioned in the background of the music video for "Lose Yourself"


Superman video I was in the back
I was also placed in the background of the music video for "Superman"


Fuck the media, I got some suggestions
I have a strong dislike for the media and I have some recommendations or ideas


Fuck Marshall, ask us the questions
Forget about Marshall (Eminem), direct your questions towards us (D12)


Like who's D12, how we get started
Ask questions like who is D12 and how did we begin our journey


(What about Eminem?)
(What about Eminem?)


Bitch are you retarded?
Are you mentally challenged, woman?


Anyway I'm the popularest guy in the group
Regardless, I am the most popular and well-liked person in the music group


Big ass stomach, bitches think I'm cute (hey sexy)
Despite having a large abdomen, women find me attractive (hey sexy)


50 told me to do situps to get buff
50 Cent advised me to perform situps in order to become more muscular and strong


I did two and a half and then I couldn't get up
I managed to do only two and a half situps, then I struggled to stand back up


Fuck D12, I'm outta this band
To hell with D12, I am leaving this music group


I'm gonna start a group with the real Roxanne
I am going to form a new group with the authentic Roxanne


Girl why cant you see your the only one for me
Girl, why can't you realize that you are the only one I truly love


And it just tears my ass apart to know that you don't know my name
And it deeply saddens me to realize that you are not even aware of my name


The hottest boy band in the world
We are considered the most popular and attractive boy band globally


D12!
D12!


I get all the girl's to take off their Underpants
As the lead singer, I have the ability to persuade girls to remove their undergarments


And the lead singer of my band, my salsa
Additionally, as the lead singer, I can captivate the audience with my captivating performance and stage presence


Makes all the pretty girl's wan to dance
My energizing and infectious music entices all the attractive girls to want to dance


My salsa, look out for my next single, it's called My Salsa
Be prepared for my upcoming single titled 'My Salsa'


My salsa, salsa, salsa, salsa, my salsa
My salsa, salsa, salsa, salsa, my salsa


Makes all the pretty girls wan to dance
My music motivates all the beautiful girls to want to dance


And take off their underpants
And remove their undergarments


My salsa makes all the pretty girls wan to dance
My exhilarating salsa music compels all the attractive girls to want to dance


And take off their underpants, my salsa
And remove their undergarments, my salsa


(Where'd everybody go?)
(Where did everybody go?)




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DE SHAUN DUPREE HOLTON, DENAUN M PORTER, LUIS RESTO, ONDRE C MOORE, RUFUS JOHNSON, RUFUS B JOHNSON, VON M CARLISLE

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@BrianWRLD999_

I don't know dude
I think everybody's all jealous and shit 'cause I'm like the lead singer of a band dude
And I think everyone's got a fucking problem with me dude
And they need to take it up with me after the show
Because

These chicks don't even know the name of my band
But they're all on me like they wanna hold hands
'Cause once I blow they know that I'll be the man
All because I'm the lead singer of my band

[Eminem:]
So I get off stage right drop the mic
Walk up to these hot chicks and I'm all like
"What's up, ladies? My name's Slim Shady
I'm the lead singer in D12 baby"
They're all like "Oh my god it's him"
"Becky oh my fuckin' god it's Eminem"
"I swear to fucking god dude you fucking rock"
"Please Marshall please let me suck your cock"
And by now the rest of the fellas get jealous
Especially when I drop the beat and do my acapellas
All the chicks start yellin', all the hot babes
Throw their bras and their shirts and their panties on stage
So like every single night they pick a fight with me
But when we fight it's kinda like sibling rivalry
'Cause they're back on stage the next night with me
Dude I just think you're tryna steal the light from me
Yesterday Kuniva tried to pull a knife on me
'Cause I told him Jessica Alba's my wife to be
This rock star shit, it's the life for me
And all the other guys just despise me because

These chicks don't even know the name of my band
But they're all on me like they wanna hold hands
'Cause once I blow they know that I'll be the man
All because I'm the lead singer of my band
My band [9x]
Alright, okay, alright, give the mic man, okay dawg, gi—come on
Dude!
Give me this mic!
Ow, dude!

[Swift:]
You just wanna see a nigga backwards, don't you?
ADAT? How come we don't rap on Pro Tools?
Smash these vocals and do a performance
But we in a van and he in a tour bus
You don't want my autograph, you's a liar
And no, I'm Swift (oh I thought you were Kuniva)
What the hell is wrong with our dressing room
'Cause our shit is looking smaller than a decimal
See I know how to rap, it's simple but
All I did was read a Russell Simmons book
So I'm more intact, tryna get on the map
Doin' jumping jacks while get whipped on my back

[Kuniva and Kon Artis:]
Look at Em little punk ass thinkin' he the shit
Yeah I know man by himself taking all the flicks
Hey I thought we had an interview with DJ Clue
([Em:] No, I had an interview, not you two)
You gon' be late for soundcheck
I ain't gonna soundcheck
But our mics are screwed up and his always sound best
You know what man I'mma say something
Hey yo Em
([Em:] You got something to say?!)
Man no
I thought you was about to tell him off, man, what's up?
Man I'mma tell him when I feel like it, man shut up
And you ain't even back me up when we supposed to be crew
When I was bout to talk right after you
Aw, man, whatever
I swear, I swear man

These chicks don't even know the name of my band
But they're all on me like they wanna hold hands
'Cause once I blow they know that I'll be the man
All because I'm the lead singer of my band

[Proof:]
They say the lead singers rock, but the group does not
Went from sold out arenas to amusement parks
I'm gon' let the world know that Proof is hot
I should cut his mic off when the music starts
Hey yo what's... Ready to snap on a dumbass fan
Every time I hear, "Hey dude I love your band."
We ain't a band bitch, we don't play instruments
So why he get 90 and we only get 10 percent
And these guys acting funny every area code
([Em:] Proof carry my bag)
Bitch carry your own
Can't make it to the stage, security in my way
(Who the fuck are you? Where's Obie and Dre?!)

[Bizarre:]
God damn it I'm sick of this group
Time for me to go solo and make some loot
I told you I made the beats and wrote all the raps
'Til Kon Artis slipped me some crack
"Lose Yourself" video I was in the back
"Superman" video I was in the back
For the media, I got some suggestions
Fuck Marshall, ask us the questions
Like "Who's D12? How we get started."
(But what about Eminem?)
Bitch are you retarded?
Anyway I'm the popularest guy in the group
Big ass stomach, bitches think I'm cute (hey sexy)
50 told me to do sit-ups to get buff
Did two and a half and couldn't get up
Fuck D12, I'm outta this band
I'm 'bout to start a group with The Real Roxanne

[Eminem:]
Girl why can't you see you're the only one for me
And it just tears my ass apart to know that you don't know my name

[Bizarre:]
Man, fuck this!
These chicks don't even know the name of my band...
But they're all on me like they wanna hold hands... (Fuck Marshall)
'Cause once I blow I know that I'll be the man
All because I'm the
My band [6x:]
Roxanne
Shanté, lesbian
Loves me

The hottest boy band in the world D12!

[Eminem as a salsa singer:]
I'm the lead singer of my band, I get all the girls to take off their underpants
I'm the lead singer of my band, my salsa
Makes all the pretty girls want to dance
My salsa, well, look out for my next single, it's called "My Salsa"
My salsa, salsa, salsa, salsa, my salsa
My salsa makes all the pretty girls want to dance
And take off their underpants
My salsa makes all the pretty girls want to dance
And take off their underpants, my salsa
(Where'd everybody go?)

Eminem the GOAT 🐐 🚫🧢



All comments from YouTube:

@mylgamingg

It's been almost 20 years, and I'm still waiting for My Salsa to drop

@dT666

For real bro

@marlenecracknell2085

I'll be interested to see how that video goes lmao

@brittanyreid9200

It did drop

@bingbingbang5893

When

@lissaz77

Salsa salsa somethingsaucersassieerrrrrrrrrr🎉

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@mimikanahd1638

The fact that a song about Eminem explaining how hes not the only member of D12 ends up being their most popular song because he is the main person in the song is hilarious

@duckysguidetoshipping8930

Ikrrr

@LongestComment829

half of it is about his salsa though

@AlaBama-hu1pr

@@LongestComment829more like 1/10

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